Famous Punjabi singer AP Dhillon has been creating a buzz in the music industry by blending genres like pop, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic dance music (EDM). Known for his soulful and earthy voice, Dhillon’s songs such as *Afsos*, *Excuses*, *With You*, and *Brown Munde* have come to define an entire generation’s perception of Punjabi music.
While many major Punjabi singers like Diljit Dosanjh and Guru Randhawa have collaborated extensively with the Bollywood industry, AP Dhillon has taken a different path. Despite receiving offers from several big stars, he has yet to make a Bollywood song. Recently, the singer opened up about the reasons behind this decision.
In a candid conversation with YouTube channel SMTV, Dhillon shared his perspective on why he chooses not to sing for Bollywood films. He stated, “I’ll tell you why I’ve never done a Bollywood song yet. It’s only because I care for my people. It’s not about Bollywood. I want to set an example for my people. I told them that I’m happy to do a song for them, but they must first change the way they do business. They exploit the song and the artist for their own profit.”
Dhillon avoided naming anyone specifically but elaborated on the exploitative nature of the industry. He revealed, “I don’t want to take names, but a couple of huge actors said that they want my music in their film. I made the song; we even had the scene in mind. But they want to own the song; they want the rights to the song, the remix rights; they want to exploit it. That’s not correct.”
The singer also highlighted the importance of solidarity among artists, especially those at the top. He emphasized that protecting young artists from exploitation is crucial. However, as long as senior A-listers continue to collaborate with producers under such terms, the cycle will persist. Dhillon concluded, “I don’t want a young artist to lose out on their source of income by selling their hit song. I don’t want them to be exploited. But the only problem is that the other A-listers are still giving songs.”
AP Dhillon’s stance sends a powerful message about artist rights and the need for change within the Bollywood music industry. His approach not only preserves his artistic integrity but also aims to protect the creative future of upcoming talents.
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